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by Sandy Shaw
As the seasons move on, we are now remembering the Feast of Tabernacles which is widely regarded to be the time when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem of Judea.
In Jerusalem, and Jewish communities around the world, decorated booths can be seen in hotel gardens and residential balconies, and for eight days people will have their meals in these flimsy temporary shelters.
It is a reminder of the forty years the Children of Israel spent in the wilderness living in tabernacles or booths or tents.
It is a time for remembering, and giving thanks to God Who led His people through the wilderness, bringing them to the Promised Land, a phrase we seldom hear today.
Not only do they remember, but they celebrate with willow, myrtle, palm branches and lemons. Each is significant.
For 3,000 years the Children of Israel have kept and observed this Feast. Why? So that your descendents will know about your being slaves in Egypt and how Almighty God set you free.
On the last day of the Feast in Jerusalem, the High Priest would take a container down to the Pool of Siloam, and ascend to the Temple with it full of water. There would be prayer for rain for the crops, and for the Messiah to come and refresh.
John speaks of Jesus being in Jerusalem at the Feast, and on the last day of the celebration, He shouted out in a loud voice, “If any man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink”.
Jesus was thinking of the future, when He would pour out the Holy Spirit, and that He fulfilled at Pentecost.
If you are dry, dissatisfied, spiritually thirsty, confused or burdened, drink from Jesus Christ. Be refreshed, then go and refresh others.
Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship
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